Bought a new Android mobile phone? See 8 essential apps to install

You’ve researched, checked reviews, and finally decided to replace your phone and get a brand new Android this Black Friday. After that first moment, what should you do to get the most out of your new device?

There are many applications available on Play Store (and beyond that) that you can download to your mobile phone. Practically mandatory installation for Brazilians is WhatsApp, the most used messaging application in the country.

Despite, There are other programs that can complement your experience and make your mobile phone more useful, personalized or fun. So in this article, TecMundo has reserved some interesting options that you can download to your device.

Under, Check out the list of 8 apps you can download on your new Android phone:

8. Find My Device

One of the first steps in setting up a new mobile phone is to secure it, and that’s where Google Find My Device comes into play. THE platform locates your mobile phone at any time anywhere in the world.

Once connected to your account, you can extract sound from the device, remotely lock the device, and until you reset it to factory settings from another device.

Download the Find My Device app from Play Store.

7. Google Authenticator

Google Authenticator is an extremely popular alternative for generating two-step authentication codes. HE offers temporary codes to verify your identity when logging into other apps.

Since April 2023, the application has become even better: support for cloud synchronization has been added. This addition has made the application much more secure and practical, even if you lose or change your mobile phone.

Download Google Authenticator from Play Store.

6. Connection to Windows

Windows Link if you’re using a computer with Windows 10 or Windows 11 One of the most useful applications to pair your mobile phone with PA. The app allows you to check notifications, read and send messages, view photos saved on the device, and more without needing a cable.

Besides getting constant news, Windows Link is even more useful on Galaxy mobile phones. Samsung and Microsoft enable closer integration between systems, providing custom functionality.

Download Link for Windows from Play Store.

5. Closing

Google Photos covers most basic video editing needs like cropping, applying filters, and color adjustments. But the app doesn’t go any further than that and doesn’t offer tools for more in-depth editing.

One of the most popular free options for video editing is Capcut, an app for video editing from ByteDance (the same creator of TikTok). THE the program offers a wide range of featuresIncluding artificial intelligence resources that bring a wide variety of projects to life.

On mobile devices, the application has ready-made templates for video editing — several of which were proposed by the community itself. Additionally, there’s the option to edit on your computer, and if you pay, all of your projects will sync in the cloud.

Download Capcut from Play Store.

4. Nova Launcher

Nova Launcher is one of the most popular alternative launchers on Android. THE the app makes room for in-depth changes to the home screenIt allows adjustments that will make the device look even more exclusive.

With Nova Launcher, you can readjust your app table, add support for more gestures, change your phone’s theme, adjust animations, and more.

Download Nova Launcher from Play Store.

3. Artificial intelligence virtual assistants

Generative artificial intelligence is in fashion and the main options are offering mobile applications. THE Google Gemini is Google’s option for those looking for an assistant always but also There is ChatGPT which meets very similar needs.

Both could replace Google Assistant Given the ability of models to interpret users’ conversational context, it is a feature native to your mobile phone to deliver more natural and useful interactions.

Download Google Gemini or ChatGPT from Play Store.

2.Adobe Lightroom

Following Capcut’s recommendation is Adobe Lightroom, which is a powerful mobile editor but focuses on photos. The Adobe program offers a multitude of tools for adjusting static images, going beyond the solutions offered natively by Google.

Download Adobe Lightroom from Play Store.

1. Gov.br

THE gov.br application is one of the most important national services that you should have on your mobile phone.. The app offers access to personal documents, allows you to sign digital documents with legal validity, and sometimes acts as an authenticator for other official applications required in daily life.

Using the gov.br app, Brazilian citizens can check the progress of requested services, download personal certificates, check proof of life history, and more. The program may not come in handy every day, but eventually it may come in handy to have it on your mobile phone.

Download Gov.br from Play Store.

Extra for Samsung mobile phones: Good Lock

Samsung offers a variety of apps that complement the One UI experience, and perhaps one of the most interesting is Good Lock. The program guarantees access a wide variety of options to customize the system experience.

With it, you can edit gestures, quick settings menu, home screen, theme, standard mobile interactions, add accessibility options, and much more. Also, more news is added all the time.

The Good Lock app is exclusive to Samsung mobile phones and can be downloaded from the Galaxy Store.